- Position Title
- Physician (GCP)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-11029813-21-DLL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 8, 2021 to Thursday, September 30, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Physician position within the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS).
The following assessment questionnaire is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government, and your eligibility for referral consideration. Please select the most appropriate response to each of the following questions. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy, and to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Failure to claim at least one eligibility will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We will not make assumptions and are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. Please make sure to review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you a citizen of the United States?
NOTE: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
NOTE: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
2.
Have you earned a degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine?
NOTE: The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
NOTE: For foreign medical graduates CAVHCS must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed.
NOTE: The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
NOTE: For foreign medical graduates CAVHCS must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia?
NOTE: Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. As a physician, you must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
NOTE: Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. As a physician, you must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
4.
Do you currently have, or have you ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Have you completed an approved residency training program or its equivalent, in an accredited core specialty training leading to eligibility for board certification?
NOTE: Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. NOTE: VA Physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.
Approved residencies are: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.
NOTE: Copy(s) of your residency / fellowship training certificates must be provided with your application.
NOTE: Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. NOTE: VA Physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.
Approved residencies are: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training.
NOTE: Copy(s) of your residency / fellowship training certificates must be provided with your application.
6.
Are you proficient in both the spoken and written English language?
NOTE: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
NOTE: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
7.
I understand that because I am claiming eligibility based on my medical school education, I must include a copy of my medical school transcripts that illustrate the name and address of the college or university attended. Additionally, I must also provide documentation to show proof of residency/fellowship completion.
NOTE: Transcripts can be unofficial. If selected, you may be asked to submit official transcripts. Do not submit copies of your diploma. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of school transcripts.
NOTE: Transcripts can be unofficial. If selected, you may be asked to submit official transcripts. Do not submit copies of your diploma. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of school transcripts.
8.
I understand that the VA Form 10-2850 Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists & Chiropractors MUST be completed in its entirety and included in my application package for me to be considered for this vacancy. This form can be found at: http://vaww.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-2850-fill_BAK.pdf (http://vaww.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-2850-fill_BAK.pdf)
9.
I understand that if I am a veteran and claiming veteran's preference, I am required to submit legible copy/copies of DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable. Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.
If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you are required to submit legible copy/copies of DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member copy 4 of the DD-214 is preferable. Note: if you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.; AND you must also provide a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service-Connected Disability.
If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you are required to submit legible copy/copies of DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member copy 4 of the DD-214 is preferable. Note: if you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.; AND you must also provide a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service-Connected Disability.
10.
I understand that my C.V. or resume may be submitted in any format. My C.V. or resume must include my first and last name, current address, current email address, current phone number, job title, duties and accomplishments. For qualifications determinations my C.V. or resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If my C.V. or resume does not contain this information, my application may be marked as incomplete and I may not receive consideration for this vacancy. I am encouraged to include my employer's name and address, and my supervisor's name and phone number. If I am a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, I should also provide my pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09).
NOTE: If your C.V. or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it may not be used and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: If your C.V. or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it may not be used and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
11.
I understand that my responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with my resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy, then read the integrity certification statement in the next question, in its entirety, and then certify the accuracy of your application, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents by selecting the appropriate response.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy, then read the integrity certification statement in the next question, in its entirety, and then certify the accuracy of your application, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents by selecting the appropriate response.